Review: Public service motivation—practical problems, scientific evidence and the role of a research community

Authors

Colleges, School and Institutes

External organisations

KU Leuven Univ

KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN

Utrecht University

Abstract

This review article introduces Public Money & Management's theme papers and articles on public service motivation (PSM). PSM has proven to be a promising road in creating public performance and public value and this theme brings it to an even wider audience, ensuring that policy-makers and those responsible for delivering public services worldwide are aware of the value of PSM research. The article also presents new findings about how best to further PSM research.